Any variance or exception granted by the Board of Appeals shall automatically become null and void after a period of 12 months from the date granted unless the applicant shall have taken substantial steps towards effecting the variance within said period; provided, however, that, the Board of Appeals may extend such period for a further period of time not exceeding one year upon application and without further notice.
(Prior Code, Ch. XV, § 16.09) (Ord. 1977-1, passed 10-10-1977)